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Calendar of Events

Winter Board Meeting
Sunday, February 17 @ 10:00 a.m. CT
Cedar Shores, Chamberlain, SD

46th Annual SDAA Convention
June 5 - 7, 2008
Ramkota Hotel, Aberdeen, SD

47th Annual SDAA Convention
June 11 - 13, 2009 (Tentative)
Holiday Inn, Mitchell, SD

59th Annual International Auctioneers Conference and Show 
July 7 - 12, 2008 Nashville, TN

60th Annual International Auctioneers Conference and Show 
July 13 - 18, 2009 Overland Park, KS

South Dakota Bid Calling Contest - 2007

From left to right: Jud Seaman, Rapid City, was named the 2007 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Champion while Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain, was First Runner-Up and Marlin Fjelland, Clark, was Second Runner-Up. Thirteen contestants showed the judge's their best bid calling form as they competed for the championship belt buckle and plaque.

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An absolutely beautiful day greeted attendees and contestants for the annual South Dakota Auctioneers Association (SDAA) Bid Calling Championship, held in conjunction with the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. Spectators and bidders packed the Dakotaland Stage tent as they listened to some of the talent offered by members of the association. The 2006 Bid Calling Champion, Justin Dean, Artesian, was the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

In the contest this year, there were thirteen entries from around the state and two surrounding states. Participants included  Brian Nenaber, Huron; Jud Seaman, Rapid City; Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain; Marlin Fjelland, Clark; Jeff Temme, Petersburg, NE; Rick Carr, Springview, NE; Clay Edwards, Larchwood, IA; Casey Perman, Lesterville; Bob Julson, Garretson; Bill Jensen, Roslyn; Derek Ostby, New Effington; Terry Hupp, Spearfish and Ryan Buntrock, Columbia. Contestants were judged by three independent judges who scored them on appearance and poise; voice (clarity and chant); enthusiasm and crowd appeal. All contestants sold three items during the first round.

The three individuals with the highest scores were then brought back to compete in the final round, again selling three items. The winner was determined based on that final round's score.  While the first round scores were being determined, SDAA President, Carl Schwab, Andover and Past-President, Jeff Storm, Custer, introduced the crowd to various SDAA members, including several of the SDAA Hall of Fame members who were on hand to help out, as well as plenty of past Bid Calling winners.  The auctioneers began selling items for the second annual South Dakota 4-H Foundation Benefit Auction. There were 29 items to be sold for the 4-H Foundation and that auction brought in over $3,000 for the Foundation.

After the scores from the first round were tallied, the top three auctioneers were brought back for the final round. They were Marlin Fjelland, Chisum Peterson and Jud Seaman. Each finalist then auctioned off three more items and retired from the stage. Competition throughout the first round was very tight and the scores were close, making for even greater anticipation among the finalists as they sold their last items.  When the final scores were tallied, a winner emerged. The 2007 Bid Calling Champion was Jud Seaman, the first runner-up was Chisum Peterson and the second runner-up was Marlin Fjelland. Scores in the final round were very close as well, attesting to the caliber of auctioneers in the competition.


On the right is Jud Seaman, Rapid City, accepting the awards for Champion in the 2007 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Championship. Presenting the belt buckle and plaque is association President, Carl Schwab, Andover.


On the right is Chisum Peterson, Chamberlain, accepting the award for First Runner-Up in the 2007 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Championship. Presenting the award is association President, Carl Schwab, Andover.


On the right is Marlin Fjelland, Clark, accepting the award for Second Runner-Up in the 2007 South Dakota Auctioneers Association Bid Calling Championship. Presenting the award is association President, Carl Schwab, Andover.


 2006 Bid Calling Champion, Justin Dean, Artesian, holds up an autorgraphed hat that he donated to the 
South Dakota 4-H Foundation Fund Raising Auction. The hat sported a variety of autographs from music acts that
have appeared at the South Dakota State Fair over the years. The hat brought $200 for the fund raising auction.
 

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